Thread: Key fob

Originally Posted by Sully

Certainly vertical mate... Yep, bit of a relief that the dealer has accepted the repairs and that it's being done at a Landy specialist.

Righto, if your VIN is YA then you'll be looking at CWE100680KIT. This is the 433mhz part number.... BUT... There have been some instances in which CWE100690KIT has been used too.

It's all confusing stuff.

Certainly is matey but I'll have a crack & see what happens.
Cheers bud

Originally Posted by AussieAub

Thanks Steve.
Yes, it was programmed to the car. I used the key to drive to the shops. Parked the car, locked it up, came back to the car, pressed the button, and nothing! Light on fob shows when I press the button.
Opened the door with key and the alarm went off, and couldn't start the car. Shut the door, and locked it with the key, and the alarm stopped.

Its as though the fob has become "un-programmed" from the car somehow while I was shopping!!

Cheers,

Out of interest, which exact shops did you visit? There are stories of Amcal chemists and maybe Dick Smith stores using the same 433 MHz frequency for security or some other wireless applications. I had the same problem when another 433 MHz source was present. Had to crt/alt/del the vehicle to restore the key fob. I think the rolling code gets too far out of sync due to the extra "bits" of data from the additional source.
Just a thought...
Steve

Originally Posted by zzsteve

Out of interest, which exact shops did you visit? There are stories of Amcal chemists and maybe Dick Smith stores using the same 433 MHz frequency for security or some other wireless applications. I had the same problem when another 433 MHz source was present. Had to crt/alt/del the vehicle to restore the key fob. I think the rolling code gets too far out of sync due to the extra "bits" of data from the additional source.
Just a thought...
Steve

Hi Steve.
It was parked directly outside a branch of the Salvos. Wanneroo, northern burbs (Perth) to be precise.

Had to crt/alt/del the vehicle to restore the key fob

???.....any more info mate?

Cheers,

Originally Posted by AussieAub

???.....any more info mate?

The Ctrl/Alt/Del method is used to help clear fault codes, so it may help with your problem. Unless there's a problem with your FOB.
I've only ever heard of it being used to clear the abs lights when they pop up unexpectedly.

Process is as follows:

With the key in the ignition and front door closed, open drivers door and then pull key out of ignition and wait around ten seconds. Now put key back in the ignition, close the door and restart the car.

That's it!

I guess all there is to do now is to try that key out.

My version (from somewhere deep in an aulro forum):

close door, start engine, stop engine, key out, wait 1 minute, open door, key in, close door, restart
Seemed to work for me.

Can we ever find an authoritative source on this one?

Cheers,

Steve

Thanks Sully and zzsteve.

Originally Posted by zzsteve

Can we ever find an authoritative source on this one?

I'll defo give these a try when/if I get the Disco back.
Will let you know which one works.....then we'll know for sure!

Cheers fellas,

All sorted, the fob I was sent didn't respond when my LR guy tried tuning it in so off I went to an electronics guru mate & for the price of a few snot blocks ( made by me ) I'm on my way again. All he did was remove the little silver block with the switch on it from the new fob & replaced on the original one .
Now I don't need to worry about anyone stealing my offsider when I run into the shops for bread & milk lol

Hahaha! Nice work mate!

I still need to get a key sorted for mine. I had one delivered in around November last year, but I've not had a chance to find out if it works. I have my doubts as the internals of the new FOB look different to the existing one.

Cool dog. I wish mine was as relaxed as that in the car. Mine tends to get a little car sick.